How far is Markham, IL from Reading, IL?
The driving distance from Markham, IL to Reading, IL is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Reading.
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Start on 163rd Street
20 m · 7 sec · 163rd Street
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Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee
1932 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto East 3200 North Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road
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Continue on E 3200 N Road
3 mi · 5 min · E 3200 N Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3000 North Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3000 North Road
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Continue on East 3000 N Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · East 3000 N Road
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Continue on East 3000 North Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3000 North Road
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Turn right onto North 379 E Road
1002 ft · 44 sec · North 379 E Road
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Turn slight right onto Co Rd 379 E Rd
1336 ft · 59 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Co Rd 379 E Rd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Reading.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
32.9 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Markham and Rain near Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Markham to Reading?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Markham and 43.1 miles from Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Markham and Rain near Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diamond.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Reading. Straight-line distance: 70.31 mi (113.16 km).
#1 Markham
A city located in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 13,400 |
| Coordinates | 41.5936500, -87.6947700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Reading
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
| Population | 1,860 |
| Coordinates | 41.0667000, -88.8542400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Reading (-88.85424, 41.0667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $16.09 | $32.18 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $17.74 | $35.49 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $19.98 | $39.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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